Stampers Dozen Garden Flowers Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

Tonight we have a blog hop with the Stampers Dozen group. This month's theme is garden flowers which is a perfect them for the summer when flowers abound all around.

I used the Irresistible Blooms bundle that is an online exclusive to make my project, Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper Pack, and the Bright & Beautiful Memories and More Card pack. I love when I have an idea in my head and then it actually works out with little to no deviation from what I initially had in mind. And that is just what happened with this frame. 

I stamped the flowers and leaves directly on the designer paper which is why there are lighter and darker shades. 

To put the flowers together, I die cut two of each stamped flower. I cut off the outer petals of one of the flowers so I could layer them together to add dimension to my flower. I also lightly crinkled each layer before putting them together. 

You can see I also die cut some of the outline type leaves to add a different dimension to the frame.   You can alter any frame, but this particular frame is from IKEA.

Overall, I'm really pleased with my finished project. I hope it has inspired you. You can place your favorite picture or quote in the frame to really personalize it. 

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March Online Exclusives Blog Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy March 1st! The year is going so quickly, so you better not blink. New for March with Stampin' Up! is some online exclusives. You will need to head over to the website to view all  the great products that you will not find in a catalog. 

You will be surprised to see a few returning colors in this collection. They are colors that were part of the past in-color collections, so you may already have the colors ready to use. I know I had the one color I used on my card and was happy I kept my in-colors. 

The collection includes two stamp sets, coordinating dies, embossing folders, frosted dots, 6"x6" designer series paper, and 12x12 specialty designer paper.  Remember, you won't find it in a catalog; it's online only.

For my card, I used one of the stamp sets, Irresistible Blooms, the 6"x6" Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper, Loose frosted dots, and coordinating Irresistible Blooms dies. Do you know which returning in-color I used?

I think my favorite stamp in the whole set is the scattered dots to use to fill-in any empty space. I know, it's a weird one to be my favorite, but I love having that option when there's too much "white space."  You can see I used it on the die cut piece of So saffron cardstock. Without it, that piece looked so blah!

Don't forget to continue hopping to see even more wonderful ideas using these online exclusive products. You won't be disappointed. 

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Thanks for stopping by. See you again soon.